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Just Hear That child Scream -

said Mrs Smith to her sister, Mrs. Davis,
as the sound OF o child's shrieks came
across the garden from 8 neighbor's house.
What kind OF q woman have you for a
neighbor? Does she abuse her childrensi
''No, indeed" replied Mrs Davis. "Sbe
is one Of the most tender mothers in exist
enoe. Bat You see, she believes in the old
fashioned styles Of doctoring. When ;
child needs physic, she fills spoon with
some naaseous dose, lays the little victim
fat en her lap, bslds his nose till he is
forced to open his mouth for breath, When
down goes the dreadful mess Then comes
the yells +" mo wonder, aid Mira Smith.
"Why doesn't she use DR.. Piercs's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets? They are elective
without being harsh, and are as easy to
take as sugar plums. ] always give them
to my children" "And so DO ! " ssi5
Mn. Davis
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FOUR NEW STATES.
VIII Dakota, Washington, Montana and
Utah be Admitted?

VIII Dakota, Washington, Montana and
Utah be Admitted?
NEW YORK, December ia Washing
ton special to the Herald says that there is
every indication that the Territorities Of
Dakota, Washington, Montana and posi-
bly, Utah will be admitted into Statehood.
While Utah has adopted new constitu-
tion, which prohibits the perpetuity of po-
lygamy within the Territory, Congress
will make the provision that in the event
OF the Territory g admission into the Union
of States, that clause of the constitution
cannot be disturbed without consent Of
Congress. 1t matters not, however, if they
are admitted at this session they will not
be granted the right of national franchise
until 1892.
The same paper says that James A Nc
Kenzie, of Kentucky, will probably be the
next Minister to Mexico.
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Good News for west vIrsInians.

Special Telegram 10 he Register.
WASHINGTON, December l6.-Edward
A. Apperson has been commissioned post
master at Peerless, ". Va. Pensions have
been granted to Susana C. Satter6eld, Of
Palatine; Nancy BoleD, OF Fiat Rack,
Columbia J. Behen, of Grafton; Martha
Des&Irs. of Logan c. H; Sarah J. Russell,
of Grove; J. II Russell, of Auburn; John
+. Edwards, Of West Columbus, and Geo.
W. Crowser, Of Dublin, ". Va The pen
sion OF Warren NJ. Yates, of RayenswOOd,
W. V, has been increased, and William
Wager, of Burlington, has been restored to
the pension rolls.
Angus NJ. Rody has been commissioned
postmaster at Lyon, W. Va, and Robert
l. Young, al Jordon.
Pensions have been granted TO Susan,
widow ofJames Haues, Of Harper's Ferry,
aud TO Richard \. POstletwaite, of West,
W. Va.
The pensions OF John D. Watson, Jr.,
of Wyatt, and Elijah Hoy, OF Wsyerly, W.
Va. have been increased.
The pension Of Henry Wriston, OF Oak
Hill, W. Va, has been re-issued and in
creased
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THE GAGE OF BATTLE
THROWN DOWN BY rHENATT0NAL LABOR
FEDERATION.
A Declaration Of Var Against The L Of Lit VIII
Oppose the Growth Of that 0rdsr-A Sisnih-
cant Rssolu6On-fhs Election
Of 0xcerS

BALTIMoRK, December 16.-The Con-
vention of the American Federation Of
Labor to. day decided TO reduce the per
capita tar for the support Of the Feders-
ton from one-hslf to one.fourth Of cent
per month and I'm annual tax Of SIS on all
State Federations. II was decided not to
provide . salaried organizer but to allow
the Fedsntion to employ such special
organizers as may be needed from time to
time. After q long debate II was decided
that while local unions would not be COM
pslled to form themselves into State Fed
eraticns yet they were strongly urged TO
do 10.
1t Was agreed that in case Of lockouts,
strikes or boycotts, the General Ofiicers Of
the Federation may call for q per capita
assessment not exceeding Ave cents per
week, to continue until the trouble Is end
ed. Failure 10 pay the assessments within
thirty days shall result in the suspension
Of the recalcitrant union, which can be
reinstated only upon payment Of full as.
sessment.
This was objected to a being opposed
to union rights, and aiter much argument
was referred to popular vote all affiliated
organic atoms, two-thirds vote being neces-
sary to passage and the incorporation Of
the law in the constitution 10 be consider.
ell at the convention next year. In Soc
ton g. article 8, the Federation puts itself
squarely on record in favor Of boycotting
when necessary.
After recess the consideration Of the con-
stitution was completed and the document
adopted.
The report OF the Finance Committee was
satisfactory.
1t was resolved to ask Congress 10 shorten
the hours Of labor in view OF the de-
creased number of workmen needed for
labor.saviDg machinery.
The Commit on Growth Of the Order
reported rapid growth Of the order, due
from, first, the ayowed purpose Of the Fed.
Grafton 10 allow each trade 10 govern itself;
second, TO discountenanoe the Knights OF
Labor, the had management Of their Affairs
aud disastrous strikes OF recent date.
The Committee recommended the utmost
resistance to the encroachments OF tho
Knights Of Labor, inssmuch ~ that organ
iza,ion has shown itself opposed 10 the
principles of trade unions The report WAS
adopted amid considerable enthusiasm.
The following officers were elected by
acclamation: President, Samuel Gomper.
New York, representing the International
Cigarmakers' Unisn; First Vice President,
Daniel Mclaughlin, Of Illinois, Miners
Association; Second Vice President, VIII
liam Martin, Of the Amalgamated
Iron and Steel Workers' Association; Sec
retary, 7. J. Mcclure, of Philadelphia,
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners;
Treasurer, Gabriel Edmonsop, Of Washing.
ton, Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Join
ers.
II was resolved to hold the next oonvcu.
tioa al 81. Louis.
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A woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery Ass bean
made, and that, too. b. lady in this
county. Disease EasteDed its clutches
upcr Lss end for seven years she with
tsod its seysrest tests, bat ber vital or.
gans were undermined End death seemed
imminent. Fo- .kree months abe coogbed
ipeeszzrtiy and could not sleep She
bought Of us bottle Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and was %
much relieved on taking the frst dose that
she slept all night, and vita one bottle
hes been rairaculously cared. her name
Ia Mrs. Luther Lutzn Thus write W. O.
Hamr;ck & Co., Of Shelby, y. G. Get o
free trial bottle at Logan & Co.'S drug
store,
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thanks was rendered to Hon. P. J. Ryan
for the able manner in which he had dis
charged the duty of temporary chairman.
Recess was taken till 8 p. m. 1t was
after four O'Clock, however, when the con-
yention was again called to order. New
York was the first to arise They had
spent the recess caucussing for candidates
to present to the convention as officers Of
the proposed National League. They had
prepared the following list: President,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, New York; Vice
President, James E. Blanchard, for New
York; Executive Committeeman for New
York, Edgar T. Brackett. A count made
during recess showed that there were l, 353
delegates present, and $50 clubs represent
ed. The report of the committee also
showed that Ohio's representation had
been increased to So delegates.
Mr.. GoFF's LITTLE SPEECH.
After Chairman Evarts han taken his
seat amid applause, there were repeated
calls for Gen. Nathan Goff, of West Yir-
ginia, who descended from the gallery and
climed to the platform. After thanking
the convention for its welcome to him,
Gen. Goff said:
Il come from land south OF the Mason
line, and represent Republicans. We are
Republicans from conviction. We are
from country that before the organization
of the Republican party was suffering from
the blight of slavery, ignorance and
Democracy. We are Republicans because
living in that land we believe that African
oh nd ind han ha .an hr,
law. Cheers. The Democratic party
has been false 10 that idea."
The speaker then referred to the war in
which some of West Virginia's sons
fought on the Union side, and some under
the stars and bars, but they all voted for
James G. Blaine at the last election.
Gen. Goff concluded as follows: with
Allison, OF Iowa; Lincoln, Of Illinois; Har-
risoD, of Indiana; Sherman, OF Ohio; Haw-
ley, of Connecticut; Evarts and Hiscock,
of New York; Phil Sheridan, of the United
States, aud last, but by 70 means lesst,
Blaine, OF Maine, we should win"
Cheers followed each name.
Chairman Evarts, at the close of General
Goff's remarks, stated that the Committee
on Resolutions were ready then to report.
The resolutions affirmed the devotion Of
the Republican party TO the cause of the
people, advancement Of education, politi
cal purity, and pointed with pride" to
the record of the Republican party in the
past as regards the abolition of slavery,
conduct OF the civil war and control Of the
government.
A mass meeting was held this evening
in Chickering Hall. Hon Galusha A.
Grow of Pennsylvania, discussed the tariff,
and Hon. Roswell G.. Horr delivered
short talk on temperance.
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THE JIBBENAINOsAY.
Another Pair Audience at the Grand. Last
Evening-Go To. wight,

Another Fair Audience at the Grand. Last
Eyening-Go To. wight,
The Grand Opera House caataioed fair
sized audience last night 10 witness the
nrcdustion OF Mick Of the Woods" by
VIM. Lang's Dramatic Co, Of Pittburg.
The cast is complete throughout and the
people are all well up in their parts. The
play is AZ old and good one, and il contains
many startling features, such ~ the esnoe
Of fire coming over the high precipiee.with
the "JibOeusinossy." The company num-
bers over twenty people. The pro-
ducti0n here il for the benefit
OF tire Ohio Valley Trades Assembly,
and this alone should cause the theatre TO
be packed 10 the doors at both Of to-day 3
performances. The COMPANY will present
the same piece this afternoon for ladies
and Siiidren and give their last perform
auce tonight Reserved seats can be lad
at Sbeib's music store without extra
charge. Don't miss the opportunity Of
witness the "Jibbenainossy."
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BENZ. MA6IsLEY.
The Great Irish Play "Isshs vogue" at the
Opera Houas.

Opera Houas.
The popular comedian, Benz. MAginley,
appears at the Opera House this afternoon
aud evening, in the grea. Irish comedy
drama "Ipshavogue. The "Inshavoguer
be plays Is not the one other people have
been starring in, but W. J. FIorence's re-
mantle Irish drama. In which that come
dian used TO be popular. The folio wing In
from the Pittsburg BEil>fin:
THE revival Of that really msritorious
Irish comedy drama, Tnshavogue' IL On in
dicati0n that managers sre beginning To
realize that the public Is getting tired Of
the trash that latter day plsywrights have
been grinding on. 10 the order u alleged
actors. In most instances the plays &c the
actors very well, bat II 10 Just ~ true that
the play does not make the actor, ~ that
the clothes do not make the man.
A real Irish piper, . couple Of accom-
plisbed Jig dancers, and a company Of more
than average ability, combine " render
this play In a manner that cannot help %
be pleasing even 10 the rrItcsl. The
drama is strong, Glied with human inter
est, and IL spliyer.5 with singing and
dancing, novel scenic efforts, an Irfsb gIen
by moonlight, With cascade oi running
water, said 10 be very marvel Of stage
art"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
A MIMIC WAR
Bitterly wased Between Hyde Park and
Chicago Officials.

Bitterly w9Ged Between Hyde Park and
Chicago Officials.
CHICAGO, December I6-Opsn war was
this morning between the viii
lage of Hyde Park, large section of which
was recently annexed to Chicago, and the
officials OF the city. The lower courts, Q
few days ago, decided that Hyde Park was
a portion of Chicago, and Mayor Roche
sent his officers down aud took pos
session of the fire and police de-
partments. Mayor Pierce, of Hyde Park,
and his comptroller, Mr.. Norton, refused
TO give up the village records, however.
Yesterday when Chicago official made a
demand for them, and attempted to open
the vault in which they were placed, it was
found that Norton had changed the COM
bination. and all effhr.s TO open the recep-
tacle were Of no avail. The comptroller
aud his assistant managed this morning to
slip into the room in which the vault is
located. They were seen by the police,
who climbed in through a window, and
for hours the contendinS persons
sat ami gazed at each other. Reinforce
meuts were sent 'or and Inspector Boni-
face, of Chicago police arrived On the
scene. The city officials took decided
STEPS. aud drove the Hydepsrkites out OF
the city hall Mr.. CatiiD, who represents
Chicago, and police proceeded to the
Comptrollers Office, the water Office and
publis works office, and told the clerks
and other inmates, including ex-CoL4 r.s--"l-
Ter Norton, to move on, and then locked
the doors. The Hydparkites made pro-
test, but being threatened with violent
eieCtrnent. thaY retreated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17
A DECIDED SNUB
To the Blaine Men In the Club Conven-
tiOn-New York Press Comment.

tion-New York Press Comment.
New YORK, December 16.-ln COM
menting on yesterdays session OF the con-
vention of Republican clubs, the World
says:
"a cold wave swept along tie Blaine
vertebral column in Chickering Hall yes
terday, when Mr.. Sherman's man, Ryan.
of Ohio, stepped upon the platform and
waved his gavel over the heads of the as
sembled Republican clubbers. There was
politics Of Presidential character in this,
and lots of it, too. The general impression
is that the Blaine men will swing the con-
yention to-day
THE BLAINE MEN.
The Times says: If the delegates TO the
convention are gathered without reference
to any candidate, they show 4 very marked
zeal for the absent leader. The only Incl
dent OF the session yesterday occurred
when on the roll-call the name
was reached Of the James
G. Blaine Club of the Sixth
Assembly District in the city. A district
in which there are hardly as many Repub-
licans as there are in the Convention. The
name brought out bust Of applause, in
which very few of those present refused 10
join, and these few were mostly from Ohio.
There is no doubt from the tenor Of the
talk, among delegates and those who are
watching them, that the great body Of
them have como to organize for Blaine,
and would not have come for any other
purpose. There will be no formal recon-
mendatiOn of Mr.. Blaine's name for
NONE Is NEEDED
But the small contingent, who have
come to New York in any one else's inter
est, will go home discouraged. The
tactics of the majority of the shrewd
aud experienced managers, who ore
taking charge of the affair, are
to abstain from any open action, TO commit
no one, bat to send home those who have
any doubt on the subject, convinced that
Blaine is the strongest man the Republi-
cans can name. On the whole we believe
that heis. Why? Because that his friends
will permit no one else If nominated to be
elected. They will treat any rival Of his
as they treated Mr.. Davenport in 1885.
Undoubtedly this is a good policy for Sc
curing the nomination. 1t makes the
prize worthless to any other competitor.
1t leaves the field practically free, and the
Blaine forces will occupy it with a rush.
But it is not promising policy for cleo
ton.
THE TRIBUNE SAYS:
All through the work Of the temporary
organization the convention manifested
most encouraging interest in the purposes
it had in view. and an intelligent compre-
hension of the effect it's proceedings must
have upon the sentiment OF the country.
The speeches that were made were full Of
ardor and all direcIed to harmonious &C
ton. There was entire absence ofany dis
turbing element 1t was plain that few
were there with the object Of tearing down
or building up any personal ambitions
THE PRAYER WAS NEEDED.
The Herald says: "Dr. McArthur's
prayer for the Republican bosses who con-
Yene3 in Cnckering Hall yesterday was
eloquent, timely and greatly needed"
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The BEAR AND EAGLE
Sounding tho War Cry-Sentimsnt st
Vienna.

Sounding tho War Cry-Sentimsnt st
Vienna.
PEsTH, December IG-The Austrian
press are unanimously Of the opinion that
the article published In the 81. Petersburg
official military Gasdts, in relation 10 the
military preparations Of the powers has
greatly increased the acutencas Of the sit
uation.
The Poster says Austria must make mill
tary preparations involving large sHpene
The paper also states that IL Ii untrue that
Roumabia will in the event Of war place an
army corps on the Russian frontier. Rou
manis will in any event remain neutral.
Well informed persons believe that Russia
may threaten, but that abe will not venture
TO challenge the tipls alliance.
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steas,s In BsImont's New Court House.
q. - ILL.,, q, fRs

steasss In BeIpont's New Court House.
Srscinl TSlsSTG5l u t< EsgiSeT.
st. CLAIRsvILLE, O., December Is
Steam was to-day turned on in the new
Court House OF Belmont county, and was
witnessed by quite number of people.
Master Gari Clask, but five years old, son
of Vim. Clark, and grandson Of Thomas
Irwin Clark, Superintendent OF the Court
House, was the first to turn on the steam.
He Is bright, intelligent little fellow and
felt proud that he was turning on the
steam, and everybody here feels proud ofthe
Court House.
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The Coke Syndicate Dissolved.

PITTsBURG, PA, December l6.-The
COnuellsviile coke syndicate, which was
organized four years ago, has been for
mslly dissolved because OF dissatisfaction
among the coke producers. At the meet
ing to-day the coke producers asked to
be released from their contracts with the
syndicate, and the request was
granted The syndicate dissolved when 1t
was found coke was quoted at 80 cents per
ton. i is now selling at 81.
The syndicate controlled 6,25S ovens,
and the producers LII. A new pool will
probably be formed in q few weeks.
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A Rig Blaze Mt st. George.
d 7--l..--,-., A., a. prg-ssFr-

ITIltCI-L3 LtltIITLII7I % I7st I.tII0LlT'
ROwLEsBURG, W. Va, December 10
News reached here this morning that the
Black Water and Jenkins Hotels and the
stores of NY. Miller and ". II. Lipscomb
& Co, at St. George, were destroyed by
fire at three o'clock this morning. The
cause of the fire was the overturning of a
lighted lamp by an intoxicated man in the
Jenkins Hotel. Loes about twelve thousand
dollars. Insurance unknown.
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A ItefrrshinR sleep,

SCRANTON, Pa, December lG..-Powder-
ly slept half an hour this afternoon and
feels much refreshed tonight. His quick
ralley from the serious attack Of Thursday
gave great hope TO the family, who now
feel his recovery will bc speedy. This In
the first time Powderly slept in the day
time during his illness. He appeared
bright and cheerful 70 night.
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Asao. 900 Blaze NJ Pi.tsburx.

PrTTsBURG, December 16.-A fire on
South Thirty-fourth street this afternoon
destroyed taree frsme dwellings and three
large ice houses, containing SO, 900 tons OF
ice, owned by theEhsutauqua Lake Ice
Company. The loss was $40, 600; fully in.
sured.
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Robert CARROTS Intentlans.

BALTIMORE, Deceubs. 1s--A letter
was received il this city to-day from San
Francisco, stating that Mr. Robert Garrett
will remain in that city for several weeks
He will 20 thence to Cuba or Mexico, re-
turning TO Baltimore in March. 10 April
be will 20 70 Enrope for e years visit.
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PARKFRsBURG POINTS.
Young Thief Csught-A Pittsburg Crook
Under Arrest.


SOseial Tsi1g-'lR 10 ne ReciEe7.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, December TO-
last night John Brown, coiOred, aged
about thirteen, was caught by Con Kenns-
dy attempting to rob his store. The night
before the store had been robbed and last
night Kennedy watched. Brown was seen
10 come mp, unlock the store door, and
wneI inside Kennedy nabbed him. He
had an older man as pal. Goth were
caught and jailed.
This morning young man giving the
name Of Fitzgerald, but who turned out to
be Riley, a carriage maker, Of Pittsburg,
was arrested here while trying 10 sell 3
fine ring with the name ''Lily" in it.
Several valuable silk skirts had been sold
to different parties. The goods are sup
posed to have been stolen in Pittsburg or
Wheeling.
c. A. hall, Prosecuting Attorney Of Writ
county, is lying at the point or death.
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THE identity Of Judge RYAN, who was
elected Chairman of the RePublica- Club
Convention, has been established. He IS
JOHN sHEENAN's man. Oh, no! The
Times says. however, there is nOdou0t that
the convention has met to organize for
BLAINE. BLAISE's name was Cheered to
the echo by all except the delegation from
ohia. TIE mystery is how RYAN came to
b. elected Chairman. Is sly JOHN'S hand
visible there? 1t would seem 50. There
Is an opinion abroad, too, that if the yOt-
iny had been honest, Mr.. GOFF would now
be welding the gayel. The correspondent
OF prominent Republican contemporary
SAYS.
New York voted by clubs, and they kept
vot.pg until delegates shouted that New
York had voted enough. The vote was
declared closed amid howl Of dlsappIoVal
;ror, The New Workers. The vote stood 81
for GofF and i3 for Ryan. The Maryland
man Who led challenged the Ohio vote
waited it recalled, as Ohio had cast more
votes than size was entitled 70. The vote
resulted: Got, 154; Ryan, l59, and Ryan
was declared unanimously elected.
There was the greatest kind Of confusion
in the convention and 10 harmony at ALL
and j., really Io9l.s ~ ii our distinguished
fellow citizen had been cheated out of the
temporary Craftsmanship by the extraordi-
nar5 capacity Of the Ohio delegates for
vot.9y. General GoEF takes his defeat
yra,eiullv. however, whether fair or un
fan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-17

Tux yp,rlligfpcer has lately been trying
D., hammer it into its readers that the Re
,,b,;,,ns in the United States Senate
',,,. showed Mr. Lucas any courtesy IN
l.. contest with Mr.. faulkner. The In
..g.,.a,,, evidently considers this keen
u,l,,;,s The fact is, however, that the
E,,i.,,n,,r gives incontestable proof that
:, ! either a profound bypOcrite or densely
;,,orant, 1t knows, OF ought to know, for
:, has been frequently explained, that the
psrrblicsns simply used Mr.. Lucas IS
,,,s.,,w 10 pull their RIDDLEBER-
rrp cbsstnuts out Of the fire. RID
,,rprpcER who holds the balance
-, r,vsr with all the members seated, has
rscep,lv taken to siding with the Demo
crats The Republicans were unwilling to
/, the Virginia Senator decide the COM
,l.,;nn Of the committees. This, and this
alone. is the reason the Republicans were
- courteous" in giving Mr.. Lucas a
bearing and in having his case referred to
o,,,rittse. They wanted to keep ont
F,rLExEE's vote till after the formation
q, tine committees, 50 that even with RID
NJ vBgRGEE the Democrats would be out
voted. The committee considering the
contested case were unanimous in recon-
osraipg tha. Mr.. FAULKNER be seated.
The Republican majority did not even ser
i,rs'g consider Mr. LUCAS case. No
Rsorblican ever intended 10 consider 1t
from the time they decided to seat Mr..
F,rLKNEE in caucus before the opening OF
tbs session. In fact, the Republicans OF
The Senate treated Mr.. LUCAS with
ms, precisely the courtesy that cat treats
, esp,ured mouse in giving it fancied free
dnn before it crunches it 10 death. 1t
1opld have been far more courteous ana
cou-iderate if the Republicans had told Mir.
lucas at once that they had decided in
r,ucus. without 4 dissenting voice, to seat
I;r. Faulkner. They might have saved
MIR Lrrhsmuch worry, bitternessand anx-
ie,v. Let us hear no more Of this Re
publican courtesy" rot.